Product Manager - MakeMusic

Company Overview Help Shape the Future of Music Creation and Education at MakeMusic. At MakeMusic, we believe music has the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives. For over three decades, we've been at the forefront of music technology, building tools that help musicians compose, teach, learn, and perform. Our products are trusted by Grammy‑winning composers, world‑class educators, and students in classrooms and homes around the globe. With MakeMusic Cloud, we've reimagined music practice for the digital age by offering students real‑time feedback, access to an extensive repertoire library, and seamless tools for educators to track progress and personalize instruction. If you're passionate about music, driven by innovation, and eager to create tools that empower musicians and educators around the world, then MakeMusic is the stage you've been looking for! All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical disability, religion, or length of time spent unemployed. General Summary As Product Manager you are part of one or more cross‑functional, autonomous product development teams focused on a clear business mission and will be responsible for the successful execution of a product vision by delivering value to our customers. You will work with executive leadership and other team leads to research, define, and execute a cohesive solution within the broader product strategy and company vision. You are a continuous learner with a hunger for knowledge, approach challenges as opportunities to improve, value team members’ input at all levels, and actively seek ways to support your colleagues. You will work closely with engineering, design, data, and business stakeholders to research, define, and ship features that solve real problems. You will own the roadmap for your area, drive alignment with company strategy, and be the final decision‑maker on what gets built and how it ships. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in music and teaching who can translate that knowledge into products that music educators trust. Core Functions Work closely with the product development team from discovery through delivery. Share roadmap and product vision among engineering and support teams. Collaborate cross‑functionally to survey, test, and perform analysis to inform feature development. Utilize business acumen, with proficiency in identifying, tracking, and acting upon metrics, in collaboration with stakeholders in your area of expertise. Expertly facilitate the exchange of ideas between cross‑functional teams and bring unbiased input to help problem‑solve, gain buy‑in with stakeholders, and bring impactful projects to the roadmap. Advocate for new projects that could increase our value proposition or market reach, and provide unbiased supporting arguments for consideration among peers and leadership. Have a clear picture of the extended competition, know the dynamics and identify new entrants, and understand the differentiation at a strategy level. Understand the core customers and market and how the application addresses differing needs; use this understanding to define a clear growth strategy. Requirements Required Qualifications 3+ years of Product Management experience with a proven record of prioritizing and successfully launching impactful products or platforms. Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a cross‑functional team; building strong relationships is critical to success. Comfortable applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to define success. Insatiable curiosity to learn new domains, keep up with industry innovation, and constantly ask ‘why’. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; timely communication with clear expectations. Direct experience in teaching and learning music to evaluate feature requests, validate workflows in the classroom, and ensure the product serves real‑world teaching and learning needs. Organizational and leadership experience. Great people skills with the ability to motivate teams through vision and communication. Experience at the strategic level, owning roadmaps with successful execution. Degrees are not required and we value all forms of continued education including traditional four‑year degrees, post‑graduate degrees, associates degrees, bootcamps, online training, professional certifications, self‑teaching and more. Desired Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following: B2B, ed tech, SaaS Subscription Management. Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, Customer Support, Finance, Legal, or Marketing. Experience in the music technology space. Familiarity with data tools (analytics platforms, SQL, or similar) for self‑serve product insights. Don't meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Benefits Compensation We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role in Colorado is $80,317–$133,861. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Each role at Peaksware has a defined compensation band based on market data and company stage. We typically hire at the lower to mid‑point of the range, with the top end reserved for internal growth and exceptional performance. Actual pay depends on factors like experience, technical depth, geographic location, and alignment with internal peers. This role is eligible for variable compensation including bonus. Benefits and Perks We offer comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave; and an employee assistance program. Additional coverage options including Accident & Critical Illness insurance as well as Hospital Indemnity are also available. We offer several company paid options including Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, as well as Basic Life Insurance and AD&D. Additional coverage options including Employee‑paid Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Child are also available. We offer a 401(k) including a company match. We observe 12 paid holidays annually and provide discretionary Flexible Time Off. Employees also receive free access to our products, corporate discounts, and professional development resources. Access to the Performance and Recovery Center (PARC), our on‑site fitness facility, as well as employee‑only access to on‑site locker rooms and showers. Employee‑only access to secure, indoor bike storage and access to e‑bikes exclusively to Peaksware employees. Access to our onsite Music and Podcast Studio. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment that is well‑lit, heated, and/or air‑conditioned with adequate ventilation and a noise level that is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. All employees must comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to your manager and/or Human Resources. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and move about the facility; use hands to handle, or feel; talk by expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; and hear by perceiving the nature of sounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr